In a message dated 4/28/2006 8:17:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> Of course it must be guyed at the top and probably above the centre to
prevent buckling.
Except for the fact that it is NOT DESIGNED for it. Guying it will only put
additional tension on all of the cables - shortening the service life and
decreasing its safety factor significantly.
> I was not talking about guying the bottom section which would be useless.
We agree on something.
> Is there any reason for that particular tower not to become guyed?
See comments above. Please keep in mind that you must observe the LXC Prime
Directive to "DO what the manufacturer says" in all cases.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for commercial and amateur
& US Tower factory approved installer
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